Daxi Magazine, February 2018, Volume 8, Issue 10

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Volume 8 - Issue 10 February 2018

Paralimni • Protaras • Ayia Napa • Kapparis • Ayia Thekla • Vrysoules • Deryneia • Frenaros • Avgorou • Xylofagou • Liopetri • Sotira Larnaca • Mackenzie • Dhekelia • Oroklini • Pervolia • Aradippou • Kiti • Pyla • Xylotymbou • Ormideia • Livadia • Mazotos • Tersefanou

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Hello, Daxi readers and welcome to the February edition of Daxi! Time is flying by, I can't believe I am already writing about Valentine’s Day and Cyprus Carnivals. It will soon be the tourist season again!

We have a really exciting year ahead of us here at Daxi with so much to look forward to. This year our tourist guide which we release in May will be written in both English and Russian for the first time, to help our advertising clients and villa and apartment owners cater to both tourist markets.

We will also see the launch of the 2018 Business Awards with nominations starting in September, so keep your eye out for quality products, services and businesses, charities or individuals you feel are worthy of nomination!

Finally, don't forget our Information Center is still open to the public despite the roadworks. We can provide advice and information on most subjects related to living and working in Cyprus as well as give information on product and service providers. We also offer a photocopying and printing service for those who don't have access to printers or scanners. Our office is open throughout the winter Mon - Fri 9am - 1pm.

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DERYNEIA 2 Euro Land Bella Capella Chris 2’s Deja Vu Euroworld Fat Catz Gateway To India Restaurant George Jewellers Karpasiana Restaurant Olamart Paradise Funerals St Modestos Vets The New Inn The Square Bar Thimonia Bakery Vinodeli VRYSOULES Alexandra Bar Ay Nik Fans Lounge Ay Nik Swimming Pool Geystikon Tavern MK Insurance Litsas Supermarket The Hive Panicos Jewellers The Snug LIOPETRI Cash & Carry XYLOFAGOU Klokkos Taverna Sigiries The Charity Shop SOTIRA Adamos Vet Pledin Cleaning Simos Tavern Skevi Kimonos Podiatrist AVGOROU Cyherbia Malos Bar Salute Bar PERNERA Blue Spice Bootlegger Daxi Information Center Di Capilla Farkonas Pool Bar Ifalos Il Cavaliere Just Scuba Kama Lifestyle Kokos Bar Mojito Rainbow Digital Print RJ Overseas Property Rubie Reds Phoenix Bar & Restaurant Sizzler's Steak House Tempo Dance Studio The Lounge Bar The Bakers Arms The Point Wagtails PROTARAS Bank Of Cyprus Beauty By Liz Garden Plus Greenery Genesis Property Group Giovani Holi Hire IPA Divers Irresistible Bar Lee Property Mimosa Bowls Nameless Bar Petrolina

Panoramic Pools Poseidonio Restaurant Nick’s Bottle Shop Sold On Cyprus Steens The Cutting House Malmia The Pottery Place KAPPARIS Best Value Supermarket Buy Let Celebrations Magazaki Mellow Bar St Raphael Tavern The Cove The Kennedy Pub The Pig & Whistle PARALIMNI Abbeygate Insurance Alzhiemers Centre Andy's Meat Market Bargains R Us Blue Salt Property Cancer Charity Shop CC Law Services Cutting Edge Deko Thermiki DD’s Shop Expresso Coffee Fame Forsos Enterprises Gonzo Bar & Grill Helping Hands Home & Wood Image Beauty Therapy Inter Home Island Homes Jade Garden Keyshore Property Lako Pools Med Vets Officestat Papas Fish and Chips Pet Galaxy Pet Parade 1 & 2 Petra House Interiors Premier Property Primesat Rodolfus Butcher Sklavenitis Supermarket Tasos Vets x 2 Vangelis Restaurant Woki Wok AYIA NAPA Anna’s Hair Ayia Thekla Market Blood Brothers Tattoo Blueberries Footloose Bar KOTA Restaurant Performers Dance Short Circuit The Kings Sword The Three Lions FRENAROS Andri’s Frozen Foods The Spanner Thimonia Bakery LIMASSOL R/ABOUT Super Discount Store

LARNACA CENTRAL Academic & General Book Shop African Safari Beer Barn Blondie's Hair Salon Cardelz Card & Gift Shop Cyprus Hearing Centre D & C Handicrafts CPM Cyprus Lefkarites Dry Cleaners Maqam Al-Sultan Meeting Pub Shanghai Restaurant World Of Beauty Zanaar MACKENZIE Flamingo Beach Hotel Koma Tou Yialou Moby Dick Bar Portokali Salt N Lake San Remo Hotel The Cactus Hotel The Seagull DHEKELIA ROAD Agrino Pub Beijing Restaurant Big Break Pool Bar Bits & Pieces Blue Wave Cessac Chris A Automotive Glass Computer Central Dhekelia Leisure Centre Kitros Opticians Mario’s Coffee Bar Masalas Mer Bleue Perfect Shine Rock and Bowl The Chippy The Hive The Irish Hard Bar UKCA Club Waves OROKLINI Card Factory/D V D Shop Lithos Bar Maria’s Supermarket Nifty Thrifty Oroklini Shopping Centre Oroklini Veterinary Clinic Restolake Restaurant The Kings Cellar The Only Bar PYLA Auto Village ARADIPPOU Peseidonia Medical Center Scarlet Macaw KITI Gefiri Convenience Store I.T. Plus Jacksons Gastro Coffee Bar K2 Fitness Maniacs La Croissanterie MAS DIY Tamala Café/Bar PERVOLIA Dixies ORMIDEIA A Papantoniou Vets Euroworld XYLOTYMBOU Bambos Restaurant Eko Garage Plus Supermarket TERSEFANOU Elysian Bar LIVADIA Kitros Opticians

FAMAGUSTA REGION L o c a l - C o m m u n i t y - N e w s - E v e n t s - P e o p l e Collection of Food for the Needy Families of the Municipality of Deryneia The pensioners of the Municipality of Deryneia, on their own initiative, like every year, this year gathered food for the needs of the Social Welfare Committee of the Municipality. Food was offered through the Committee to the poor families of the Municipality during Christmas.

On her own initiative, the Directorate of the Nursery School ‘Arkoudinos’ gathered food and clothing for the needs of the Committee.

Essential items were received by the Mayor and members of the City Council, expressing their warm thanks for the initiative to support more than 50 families in Deryneia.

By Deryneia Municipality

Daxi Christmas Collection Success Thanks to everyone who contributed to our annual Daxi Christmas Collection. Generous businesses and residents of the Eastern Cyprus community came together in December to show our less fortunate neighbours what charity is all about.

Collections were made throughout Eastern Cyprus drop off points of packaged and long life foods, toiletries, blankets, baby supplies and wrapped Christmas presents for less fortunate children and their families.

The collection was a huge success so thank you to all our individual and business donors, our drop off points and of course our amazing team of volunteers on the day.

All donations were delivered to KEPA charity in Paralimni, who help feed and give support to vulnerable families in both the Famagusta and Larnaca regions.

Happy 12th Birthday Alfie!

With lots of love from Mum and Dad! xxxxx Have you had a charity or community event? A Birthday Anniversary or Wedding Celebration? Or do you have information you would like to share about our community? Send in your stories, notices and announcements to us with a minimum of one high resolution picture and we will do our best to print them in our next edition of Daxi. Send your contributions to: info@thedaxigroup.com Deadline for each issue is 12th of the month. Don't forget to include your full name and telephone number in case we need to clarify details with you.

Ammochostos Carnival 2018 Dear friends, young and old, have you heard? For the 11th consecutive year the institution we all love comes back with many new surprises. The Ammochostos Carnival 2018! The most ‘lively’ and ‘crazy’ moment of the year has arrived and from the beginning of 2018, the Carnival is here.

Thursday 8th of February: We’re celebrating in Mitropoleos square, in the centre of Paralimni with plenty of food, drink and music! The King of the Carnival will enter the square, where the Coronation will take place, meaning the official launch of the Carnival.

Saturday 17th of February: Night-foot parade. We will be wearing our crazy costumes and we will be parading in the streets. There will be an outdoor party in the square with a DJ and plenty of madness.

Sunday 18th of February: The Great Carnival Parade.

Please note that the Grand Parade route will be the same as in previous years (any modification will be announced).

Entries for parading groups has started. Apply to secure your themed group! You can find your participation forms in the Municipality's offices or electronically on the website of the Municipality of Paralimni (Announcements). The last day for applications is on the 5th of February 2018. For more information, please call 23819303 or 23819212.

By Paralimni Municipality

Happy 60th Birthday Helen for the 19th of February from your adoring husband Howard and little Treacle Tart! xxx

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17 Kapparis Avenue, Paralimni / Karpenisiou 11, Nicosia

Event: EXPLORE SCALA, GUIDED WALK Where: Meet at Larnaca Fort Date and Time: Every Friday at 10:00am Cost: Free of charge

U P C O MIN G E V E NTS

Info: With an experienced guide, explore the area between St. Lazarus and Mackenzie Beach. Visit craft workshops

LARNACA

and see authentic Cypriot art. Walk around the old Turkish sector and see Larnaca’s history.

Event: ALL ABOUT ARTS & CRAFTS Where: Kimonos Square Date and Time: Sunday, 11th February at 11:00am Cost: Free of charge Info: Artistic Exhibition and Crafts Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333

Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070 Event: LARNACA GUIDED WALK - LARNACA PAST AND PRESENT Where: Meet at CTO office behind Sun Hall Hotel Date and Time: Every Wednesday at 10:00am

Event: GREEN MONDAY CELEBRATIONS Where: Outdoor Picnic Area at Hala Sultan Tekke Date and Time: Monday, 19th February at 11:00am 4:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Celebrations and festivities for Green Monday with traditional music, songs, dances, games and activities for children Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: BOOK SALE - THOUSANDS OF BOOKS! Where: St. Helena's Church, Larnaca Date and Time: Wednesday, 28th February 2018 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Cost: Free of Charge Info: Thousands of second hand books on sale from €0.50 each. Coffee will be served too.

Contact: Doug on 96273476 Event: OROKLINI COMMUNITY CHOIR Where: Oroklini Council Offices, lower theatre Date and Time: Every Wednesday at 10:00am - 12:00pm Cost: €2 per week Info: A friendly community choir led by singer and musician Claire Saul. Come along and join us in our rehearsals for our next event. No previous experience necessary, no auditions.

Contact: Claire Saul on 99935637 Event: BIRD WATCHING AND BASKET WEAVING AT THE LAKE Where: Oroklini Lake, Restolake Restaurant (lakeside) Date and Time: Every Monday at 10:15am - 12:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: A visit to Oroklini Lake that combines bird watching with tradition! Visitors can firstly enjoy bird-watching at the nearby watchtower of the lake. After you can help to prepare traditional delicacies at Restolake Restaurant, which you will also sample. Thereafter, there will be a traditional basket weaving workshop. A scheme run by Larnaca Tourism Board for the winter period. All welcome.

Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070

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Cost: Free of charge Info: This walk covers the history of Larnaca and its development, focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries.

Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070

Please note event times, dates and locations may be subject to change but are correct at the time of print.

Send in your community events to: info@thedaxigroup.com by 18th of the month for inclusion in the following months magazine.

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01/02 National Freedom Day 02/02 World Wetlands Day 04/02 World Cancer Day 11/02 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11/02 World Day of the Sick 11/02 Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day 13/02 Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday 13/02 World Radio Day 14/02 National Organ Donor Day 14/02 Valentine's Day 17/02 Random Act of Kindness Day 20/02 World Day of Social Justice 21/02 International Mother Language Day 23/02 International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day 24/02 World Sword Swallowers Day 27/02 No Brainer Day

FAMAGUSTA Event: MUSIC NOTES AND STEPS OF THE PAST Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday, 1st February at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance by the ‘I Las’ Music Band and the Dancing Group ‘Kimon’ Xylotymbou Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: DANCES FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday, 8th February at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance by the ‘Rythmos’ Cultural Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: 34TH ANNUAL BLOOD DONATION Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Wednesday, 14th February at 6:00am 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: The Annual Blood Donation of the Municipality of Ayia Napa is being held for the 34th consecutive year. It is organised in collaboration with the Local Blood Donation Committee and all the other groups of the city. All citizens aged 18 - 65 are invited, who can offer blood, so the Municipality of Ayia Napa will contribute a sufficient number of bottles with this valuable asset in the Blood Bank of Famagusta General Hospital. All who hold a donation card are kindly requested to present it with them. Each donor will be entitled to have a free general blood test, even if they don’t hold a donation card (offer stands only for once a year, no matter of how many times you donate blood) Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816307, 23816327 and 23816316 Event: GREEK TRADITIONAL MUSIC NOTES Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday, 15th February at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance by the ‘Maria Zintili’ Music Group and the Ayia Napa Municipal Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: THE TIMES OF MIKIS THEODORAKIS Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday, 22nd February at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance by the ‘Orfeas’ Music Group and the ‘Rythmos’ Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 13

LARNACA REGION L o c a l - C o m m u n i t y - N e w s - E v e n t s - P e o p l e Christmas Campaign and Donations of Med High Charity Club Med High Charity Club had an ambitious but simple goal this Christmas; to put a smile on the face of as many people as possible in our local community.

Thanks to the generosity and kind heartedness of our pupils, parents, teachers and friends we achieved that goal and much more! Christmas boxes full of toys, food and treats were delivered to the following organisations: • Larnaca ‘Soup Kitchen’ • St Spiridonas Special School • Positive Voice (HIV/AIDS Resource Centre) • Children at the Kofinou Refugee Camp • Six families battling either illness or poverty Pupils from our preschool, junior school and high school were involved in all aspects of the campaign from the collection of donations to the delivery. Not only did we show our children the power of teamwork, but by exposing them to issues in our community, we believe they have become more empathetic individuals and more appreciative of their own lives.

SSAFA Say - Something to Watch Out For! SAC Joel Pickersgill, stationed at Akrotiri Cyprus, will be taking part in the IPA World Pool Championships in February and he is hoping to progress through a few rounds.

The event is going to be televised around the world on the following channels: SKY 424, BT 95, FREESAT 252, FREEVIEW 95 and TALKTALK 95 as well as being streamed online. Joel will be wearing a shirt featuring the SSAFA logo. He said "I am hoping that wearing your logo at such a worldwide event will help in promoting the already great work you all do." Good luck Joel!

Helen Barrett Larnaca Community Writer

SSAFA Walk 2018 On Saturday, 2nd of December, an intrepid group of people met at The Corfu Taverna to take part in a Sponsored Walk to raise funds for SSAFA (Cyprus Branch).

More than 20 people walked 3.5 miles around Oroklini to raise much needed funds for this worthy cause. At the Taverna, there was also a Grand Raffle, with the winning tickets pulled that morning. Many great prizes were on show for this raffle and altogether €993 was raised for that part alone.

When the walkers returned, a welcome brunch was available for them and was heartily enjoyed by all.

In all, a grand total of €1,800 was raised. A wonderful result and everybody agreed that it had been an excellent fundraiser. For more details on SSAFA, please contact: SSAFA Cyprus Branch on 25963647, e-mail: sssafacyprus@ssafa.org.uk.

Helen Barrett - Larnaca Community Writer

Have you had a charity or community event? A Birthday Anniversary or Wedding Celebration? Or do you have information you would like to share about our community? Send in your stories, notices and announcements to us with a minimum of one high resolution picture and we will do our best to print them in our next edition of Daxi. Send your contributions to: info@thedaxigroup.com Deadline for each issue is 12th of the month. Don't forget to include your full name and telephone number in case we need to clarify details with you.

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Take the first letter from each answer to spell out ONE word.

Text the word to our Editor at: 97667965 & all correct answers will be entered into a draw. The first FULL name pulled out of the hat will win their choice from the two fantastic prizes below.

Closing date 15th February.

A €25 voucher for Deja Vu, Deryneia OR A €25 voucher towards a meal at Lithos Bar & Grill, Oroklini Last Month’s Answer - Brexiteers Last Month’s Winner - Sandra Johnson Please contact us on 23 040 940 to claim your prize.

Prize must be claimed before 15th February.

Thanks to Tony from Quiz Bizz for providing these questions.

Tony is available to host fun and entertaining quizzes at a variety of venues. For more information, call: 99054958.

If you would like to offer a prize for this competition, please call our office on 23 040 940.

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1. Recep Erdoğan, Abdullah Gül, Bülent Ecevit, and Turgut Özal are notable Turkish what? (1st letter 1st word) 2. What is modern Turkey's capital city?

3. Narendra Modi became Prime Minister of which country in May 2014?

4. What famous snack foods brand was named acronymically from the National Biscuit Company?

5. Which male artist won most awards at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards? (1st letter surname) 6. The mysteriously lost Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in March 2014 was bound from Kuala Lumpur to where?

7. Tony Blair and which other very public figure - one the godfather of the other's child - reportedly ended their friendship when one accused the other of inappropriate liaisons with his wife? (1st letter 1st name) 8. Which country replaced President Viktor Yanukovych with Oleksandr Turchynov in February 2014 after lethal riots in Kiev?

9. Which city in Russia hosted the XXII Olympic Winter Games?

10. Where did Edward Snowden first go after his leaking of US classified documents? (1st letter 1st word)

Cut You a Key to My Heart If I cut you a key to my heart to let you inside, would you tear it apart?

Those tear stained walls scarred deep within that could tell you a tale, but where to begin?

If I cut you a key to my heart.

Tread carefully it's delicate and fragile Too long without hugs, too long without smiles It's a miracle how it learned to cope So long without love, so long without hope Should I cut you a key to my heart?

Desperate measures for times like these Don't think you can come and go as you please If I cut you a key

Intuition Follow your gut instincts and listen to your intuition that can bring you inspiration, guidance, visions and ideas to pursue your highest good. Be in touch with your intuition as this is your inner guidance system. How does one receive inner guidance? Your inner guidance system speaks directly to you through all your senses and this allows you, in every moment, to make positive choices in your life for your highest good.

By Venetia Zannettis Speaker | Law of Attraction | Manifesting & Abundance Expert | NLP | Master Healer | Spirit Guide Every month we will feature the best creative writing and poems sent in by our readers. Contributions should be submitted no later than the 5th of the month prior to print. Max 400 words.

Send your contributions to: info@thedaxigroup.com either in a word document or the body of an email.

Don’t forget to include your name and where you live.

Should I cast aside that rusty old lock?

Wipe the slate clean and turn back the clock?

If I cut you a key Can you share some loving and pay some respect? 'cause once I let you inside, you can never defect When I cut you a key to my heart.

By Clive Gardner

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Larnaca - KAP 785, Famagusta - KHN 859

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If your name appears here as a winner, please call us on 23 040 940 to claim your prize.

Claims must be made before 15th February.

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Chop Sticks - Taryn Donalson Blueberries - Andri Constantinou

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February smiles your way. You get hit on, receive indecent proposals, romantic declarations and come-ons.

Your approach will be a bit more practical and realistic. February brings a breath of fresh air into your professional life, with exciting projects. You have luck through personal charm or connections and money, so success is a sure thing. You’re in excellent shape.

Do something special and original, that will draw the admiration of others!

Circumstances are conducive to the beginning or deepening of love.

February is a dynamic and productive month in terms of professional life.

You’re driven to get things done and make plans. Groups, community, associations, foundations, brotherhoods, parties and so on are also significant. You might feel a drop in tonus; you need to rest more and your immunity may be weaker. Express yourself in an artistic or creative way.

Socialising encourages harmony in the couple and attending events can be favourable for the beginning of a relationship. You do well when it comes to group projects or becoming part of a collective that has common desires or interests. February is generous but demands a bit more restraint. You should take better care of yourself and not take chances. Dare to start a new professional project!

Think well because appearances can be deceiving! February brings achievements and success. Travels, team work, clientele and alliances are good. The interest in material things is very strong and you can make a lot of money. If you want to make an investment or do some other significant thing, you shouldn’t rush. You should be very careful about infections and intoxications. Go out, attend public events and make new friends!

You spend a lot of energy on your loved one, to support them or to win them over. If you’re in the middle of courting someone, do your best so your intentions aren’t too obvious.

Collaborations, associations and team work are very important. Money comes your way without much effort, but it needs to be managed wisely.

Use your creative and artistic skills in your professional life!

Put emphasis on intellectual, cultural or spiritual compatibility. The sexual component of your love life works well and amorous offers abound. Expect to face some emergencies, in which you’ll have to take charge. If you want to make some changes about your career, now would be a good time.

Find balance between work and rest.

Take a trip or learn something new on a topic that is attractive to you!

There are unexpected events and could mean receiving news. Luck in love is coming your way. Collaborations and team work are the keys to success. Work side by side with others, in a collegial atmosphere. When it comes to money you can expect favours and extra income. Watch closely everything related to bones, joints, teeth and mineral absorption.

Use your imagination to improve your home or increase your comfort!

Positive evolutions are triggered by a trip, meeting and conversation. In regard to money, things improve.

Collaborations, associations, alliances and the support of your partner bring you money, provided you do not fall for appearances and you keep your wits about you. You might decide to follow a treatment or a diet or to make some lifestyle changes. Sort out your closet and get rid of things you don’t use!

Expect unexpected events to come your way in love. Communication and travels are significant. There might be a connection between work and love.

Your work gives you satisfaction.

February is generous moneywise. You might experience some unpleasantness or decide to make some routine check-ups and resolve an older health issue. Don’t rush to conclusions or be stubborn about having the last word in an argument!

February is splendid for love and marriage. You declare your love, fall for someone, move in together or think about marriage and even kids. Have initiative and take action when it comes to money, make your work more profitable, invest or make various purchases. In health be careful of carelessness, lack of attention or errors in judgment. When it comes to money, be as practical and rational as you can!

Love looks for you and you look for it.

Unexpected events may occur, plot twists or new elements, probably in relation to travel, a phone call or exchanging messages. Where money is concerned, it comes your way too, but you need to manage it carefully.

You move with more ease, quicker, feel the need to work out, walk, dance etc. Take it easy, you don’t have to take on every challenge!

Your love life is ruled by practical concerns, money and responsibilities.

Going out, socialising and exchanging opinions help your love life. You might run into unexpected situations!

Information is very important and communication, exchanges, negotiations, calculations and intellectual work help along your success. You feel pretty good about yourself from a physical standpoint.

Rely on your strength!

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REVIEWS - MUSIC - BOOKS - FILMS - OPINIONS

Book Review: Coffee Shop University Coffee Shop University, a book written by Mario Kfoury, is an unusual story that touches subjects like mythology, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, religion, anthropology, politics, economics and ecology.

The book could be characterised as a chronicle, written from personal knowledge and experiences through the eyes of the author. The book starts in Los Angeles, in 1999, describing the life of the author, chasing the American dream, training in martial arts and physical education. The author illustrates details of his origin from Beirut, Lebanon and passes also from Florida and London. While reading the book you can see the philosophical quest of the author from religion to cultural restrictions that were forced onto him. The book touches important topics like Karma, the Stockholm Syndrome, the Elliott Wave Principle, ethics and moral standards, and the void between science and spirituality.

Coffee Shop University is educational but at the same time the author is using a sharp and fierce way of writing, while he explores all of these big ideas and principles, in an almost bohemian and avant-garde approach.

Movie Review: La La Land La La Land is an American production of 2016, a musical romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle.

Aspiring

actress,

Mia

(Emma

Stone), serves coffees to movie stars in between auditions and jazz musician Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) is playing at cocktail-party gigs in bars. They meet in Los Angeles and fall in love. As success comes closer, they must make decisions that threaten their love affair, as they try really hard to hold onto their dreams.

La La Land was praised by critics for both performances of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, as well as the screenplay of Damien Chazelle. The movie broke a record, winning 7 awards at the 74th Golden Globe Awards and basically winning in every category it was nominated. It also received 11 nominations at the 70th British Academy Film Awards, from which it won five, and six Oscars from the 14th nominations at the 89th Academy Awards.

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William Mesoud - Sirena Bay

Florentina Arvanitaki - Sea Sunset

Alan H Tite - Convenience Beach

Anthony Seacole - Ayia Triada

Marie kilgour - Garden Visitor

George Georgiou -Troodos

Nicola Couchman - Cat

Joshua Infanti - Flower

Thank-you to everyone who has taken the time to send photos for The Gallery.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals. Each month we will feature a selection of reader’s pictures in our gallery and possibly select one for our front cover. Send your pictures in high resolution to: info@thedaxigroup.com Don’t forget to include your name, what the picture is of, where it was taken and your website or Facebook page if you are a professional photographer.

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Gail Higgins Hawk Moth Caterpillar

Nicholas Richardson Sunrise at Finikoudes

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Spring / Summer 2018

The spring / summer 2018 fashion trends are bright, bold and quite beautiful. In fact, it is a show season full of actual fashion moments and that's not an exaggeration. The hue to embrace is lilac. Your shoulders are going to have a whole new look and sequins are now doable all day, any day. Here’s your guide to the spring 2018 fashion season ahead.

The Colour: Lilac Millennial pink has had its day. We’re heading into the violet hour, with designers embracing lilac for everything from tailoring to bouncy hemmed party dresses. Reinvent the colour wheel now by wearing a lavender jumper with grey wool trousers or a glossy, black vinyl pencil skirt.

The Cover up: Trench Coats The perennial wardrobe staple now comes in new guises.

Chopped up, embroidered or patch worked, anything goes as long as it’s not a standard issue beige mac.

The Icon: Queens The Italian designers focused on embellishment and light-up tiaras.

The Clash: Red with Pink An odd combination but these two-tone dresses were all over the runways.

The Throwback: Old-school Logos The biggest fashion houses have followed Calvin Klein’s lead and gone bold with their logos, showing them on everything from tees to trouser suits. Special mention goes to the Burberry check.

The Sparkle: Sequins for Day Jewels and sequins are no longer reserved for party season.

This time around, the top designers were out to embellish the most mundane items in our wardrobes, punctuating everything from khakis to racer back vests with a hint of glitter.

The Jeans: Dark Denim A distinct indigo dye job washed over most of the collections, giving an early 2000s vibe to every pair of jeans on the catwalk. The smartest trick? Your denim now comes tailored, in tapered trousers and fitted blazers, making it entirely office appropriate.

The Focal Point: Shoulders It’s all about the size, shape and silhouette of shoulders.

From XXL to completely cut-out and wing-like, you won’t be able to shrug it off.

The Icing on the Cake: Frothy Dresses As if the candy floss colors were not enough to sweeten a spring palette, several designers have also employed its sugary textures. Silk organza was whipped into ruffles on featherweight dresses, gathered into voluminous skirts and twisted into ball gowns.

To sum up, for Spring 2018 colour is the key (whether bold or pastel), the '80s won't quit and if you're going to do power dressing in our current times, you don't have to be all shoulders and stilettos; but the option is most definitely there. Shifting gears from the street's athleisure boom in 2016 - 2017, there's a prettier, softer mood in the air and girls who like to dress up will be thrilled. Minimalists and tomboys have plenty to choose from too.

Written by Elena Leontiou

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Scientific Watercolours As we are all aware this month is the month of love. With Valentine’s Day being celebrated across the world this gives me the opportunity to do loads of crafts and activities with the kids. Normally most of what we do revolves around love, hearts, cards and gifts but this year I thought I might as well add a bit of science into the mix too. A couple of years ago we did a science activity using fizzing hearts, which was a great experiment so I decided to take a look at different types of reactions this time as well as doing a bit of colour mixing.

What you will need: Watercolours Paintbrushes Water Watercolour paper Wax crayons Clear glue

How you do it:

1) The best thing is to do this craft yourself first whilst the kids watch; that way you can ask them questions as you go, get predictions from them and discuss the results. So grab yourself a piece of paper and a crayon and draw a picture.

2) Get your paintbrush and get some watercolour paint on it.

Ask the kids what they think will happen when you paint over your picture. Will it disappear under the paint? As an adult we know that the wax in the crayon will create a waterproof barrier and it will automatically repel the water but the kids will probably not expect this and will love seeing the paint roll off of the crayon.

3) Add another watercolour to your drawing and ask the kids what will happen when the second colours mix together. At this point you can have some real fun with trial and error colour mixing with them.

4) Whilst your paint is still wet get your clear glue and ask the kids what they think will happen if you put a drop of glue on your painting. Again the glue, like the crayon, resists the paint but as you are applying it on to the paint you can actually see where it pushes the paint and creates a ring around itself.

5) Allow your scientific artwork to dry.

We made heart themed pictures but obviously you can draw anything. You could also try writing secret valentines messages in white crayon so that when your little ones paint on the surface of the paper your message will appear. The kids loved doing this as they love anything to do with painting and really enjoy a bit of science too.

I hope you have some fun with this craft / activity and I wish everyone a lovely Valentine’s Day! Written by Sam Barnes.

Sam Barnes is primarily a stay at home mum of two, who has loved crafting for many years. She has her own arts and craft Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/tinyacornscreativity and runs a weekly Mummy and Baby Group that is based around creative learning and is a great way to have fun and meet new people. You can also contact Sam by email at: tinyacornscreativity@gmail.com 30

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HEALTH

CARE

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BEAUTY

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LIFESTYLE

Pillow Talk Sleep is the most elemental of human needs; it refreshes and rejuvenates the body. Getting enough sleep can be difficult, especially if you can't get comfortable. Since you spend about one third of your life sleeping, the pillow you choose is an important part of preventing or managing pain.

If you wake up with neck pain, your pillow may not be supporting you correctly. The neck curves slightly forward and it’s important to maintain this curve when resting. If the height of the pillow is incorrect it can cause muscle strain to the neck and shoulders. The best position for sleeping is on your back or side, although many people can only sleep on their front.

The wrong pillow can cause or worsen: - Neck aches and pains.

- Numbness or pins and needles.

- Headaches.

How can you tell if your pillow is causing problems?

- You wake up with more aches and pains than when you went to bed.

- Your sleep gets disturbed by neck aches and pains.

- You find yourself ‘propping up’ the pillow.

Do you need a pillow?

Sleeping without one is not recommended. At night, you want your body to be in a neutral but comfortable position.

How many pillows?

One good pillow used correctly. If you use two pillows they can become separated, impacting on the support you need.

How should I use a pillow?

Whether you lie on your back or on your side, the rules are the same. The pillow should enable the neck and head to be supported in a neutral position. Don’t let your shoulders and upper back rest on the pillow. Don’t let the head alone rest on the pillow. The pillow should be pulled in and tucked underneath the neck, so to avoid a ‘space’ under the neck.

Using a pillow while sleeping on your back A pillow should support the natural curvature of the cervical spine. Placing a pillow beneath the knees further alleviates and places less strain on the lower back.

Using a pillow while sleeping on your side A pillow should support the head and neck such that the spine maintains a straight and natural horizontal line. Weight should be evenly distributed so as not to create unnatural bending or pressure.

Using a pillow while sleeping on your stomach The pillow should be relatively flat or the head should rest directly on the mattress. In this position, it is often best to place another relatively flat pillow under the stomach to help the spine keep its natural alignment.

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THIS ARTICLE ‘PILLOW TALK’ IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEE VIKKI WOOLLETT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OSTEOPATHIC DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN.

Written by Vikki Woollett BA (Hons), PGCE, BSc (Hons) Vikki Woollett runs VWs Osteopathy in Oroklini, Larnaca. To book an appointment please call 999 40 821 or visit www.cyprus-osteopathy.com

USEFUL INFORMATION Useful Telephone Numbers MAIN NUMBERS - EASTERN CYPRUS

Phone Numbers - Famagusta Region

Ambulance/Fire/Police: 112 Alcoholics Anonymous: 97798043 (8am-9pm) Aeronautical & Maritime Incidents: 1441 British High Commission: 22861100 Cyprus Samaritans: 77777267 (6pm-10pm Every Evening) Cyprus Tourism Office: 23721796 Cancer Support Line: 97760989 (9am-1pm Mon-Fri) Directory Enquiries: 11892 Drug Helpline: 1410 Drug Squad: 1498 Emergency Contact in the Event of Death: 23741212 (Paradise Funeral Services) Electricity Faults: 1800 Forest Fire Report: 1407 Larnaca Airport: 77778833 Pafos Airport: 77778833 Poison Control: 1401 Pregnancy Advice, Counselling & Support: 99859562 The Cyprus Kidney Association: 24652044

Private Doctor On Call: 90901433 Paralimni Hospital: 23200000 Police Station Headquarters: 23803030 24 Hour Pharmacy: 90901413 Water Supply Faults: 23819300 Alzheimer’s Support Centre: 23740022 (8am-8pm Mon-Sat) The Anglican Church in Ammochostos: St John’s, Deryneia: 99376551 Christ Church, Ayia Napa: 97839349 Daxi Information Center 23040940

Phone Numbers - Larnaca Region Private Doctor On Call: 90901432 General Hospital Larnaca: 24828768 Immigration Office Larnaca: 24864242 Larnaca Port: 24815225 Larnaca Town Police Station: 24804034 Water Supply Faults: 24363432 24 Hour Pharmacy: 90901414

Car Boots & Markets

Public Holidays 19th February (Mon) - Green Monday 25th March (Sun) - Greek Independence Day 1st April (Sun) - Cyprus National Day 6th April (Fri) - Orthodox Good Friday / 30th March (Fri) - UK Good Friday 8th April (Sun) - Orthodox Easter / 1st April (Sun) - UK Easter Sunday 9th April (Mon) - Orthodox Easter Monday / 2nd April (Mon) - UK Easter Monday 10th April (Tue) - Orthodox Easter Tuesday (Banks Only)

Every Wednesday: Market - Ayia Thekla, from 8am Every Saturday: Farmers Market next to Deryneia Stadium, 8am Every Sunday: Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale - Livadia, from 8am

Useful Websites Information & Advice

Sports & Leisure

Ministry Of Interior: (Immigration, Land & Surveys, Town Planning & Housing, Press & Information, Asylum, Civil Registry & Migration): www.moi.gov.cy Social Insurance & Benefits: www.ssa.gov Vat, Legislation, Cyprus & the EU: www.mof.gov.cy Road Transport Department: www.mcw.gov.cy Ministry Of Health: www.moh.gov.cy

Cyprus Climbing & Mountaineering Federation: www.komoaa.com Cyprus Golf Federation: www.cgf.org.cy Cyprus Dive Centre Association: www.dca-cy.com Cyprus Tennis Federation: www.tennis.com.cy Cyprus Cricket Association: www.cypruscricket.com Cyprus Football Association: www.cfa.com.cy Cyprus Cycling Federation: www.cypruscycling.com Cyprus Equestrian Federation: www.facebook.com/cyprusequestrianfederation Cyprus Rugby Federation: www.cyprus-rugby.com Cyprus Athletics Federation: www.koeas.org.cy Cyprus Hockey Association: www.cyprushockey.org Cyprus Basketball Federation: www.basketball.org.cy Cyprus Motorsport Federation: www.webcfm.com Cyprus Federation of Sport and Social Dance: www.sportdancecyprus.org/

Tourism & Travel Cyprus Tourism Association: www.visitcyprus.com Daxi Holiday Guide To Cyprus: www.daxiholidayguidetocyprus.com UK Government: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus Embassies In Cyprus: www.embassypages.com/cyprus

Coptic Wind Warnings Date

Name

21 Oct

El Saleebish

+26 Nov

El Micness

+6 Dec

Kassim

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El Fadrel Saggra

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Power Bank What is a Power Bank and How to Choose it?

Power Banks are high capacity batteries that can be connected to smartphones, tablets and many other devices, to charge them. The main advantages of Power Banks are their compatibility with any device and they have more compact dimensions and improved capacity, that make it possible to charge one or more different devices. For example, there are small sized Power Banks that can recharge a smartphone up to ten times.

How it Works Most of the Power Banks available on the market have one or more USB ports, that allow to connect a USB cable with micro USB, Type-C or Lightning ending, for charging a wide range of devices, such as tablets, iPhones, iPads and many more. Its compatibility makes the Power Bank an essential tool. In other words, a Power Bank gives an extra charge that can be used whenever there is no possibility to connect to the grid.

Recharging Time Duration changes depending on the capacity and on the micro USB input socket. On an average, a small or medium sized Power Bank needs 2 to 4 hours to perform a complete recharging. On the other hand, a large sized Power Bank may require 8 to 20 hours. In order to decrease the charging time, some manufacturers have added an additional input micro USB port, or a micro USB and a Lightning port. This way, the 100% charge can be reached in half the time.

How to Choose a Power Bank Firstly, it is necessary to know the features of the battery and of the charger of the specific device. This information can be found on the battery and on the charger, itself.

1. Once you know the battery’s capacity, in order to obtain at least one full charge, you need to buy a Power Bank having the same capacity increased by 30%. This is due to the fact that the cells of this kind of batteries operate 3,7 V, while standard devices require about 5 V for charging, which at the end of the process will be converted according to the parameters of the batteries. During this ‘transformation’, there is a loss of about the 30% of energy, depending on the efficiency of the circuits that allow this operation.

2. The output voltage from the Power Bank must be the same as the charger’s voltage, or a little bit higher.

3. Choose the Power Bank with single or multiple ports depending on the number of devices to be recharged. Usually, those with multiple ports have a greater capacity and a greater amperage (allowing a faster charging).

4. For safety reasons, it is advisable to choose a Power Bank with protection against overvoltage. This of course may affect the price.

5. At the same time, a Power Bank should have a circuit aimed at stopping the charging once the battery is fully charged, to avoid damages and to make it last longer.

6. Choose branded products. You may find good deals in shops or online. Avoid buying cheap items, as saving some Euros may lead to damage your expensive device.

Article written by Sergio Gallo, B&G Vision Ltd Tel: +357 95121280, Email: info@bgvision.net or visit www.bgvision.net

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UK DOMESTIC FOOTBALL Scottish Cup 10 - 11 February: Fifth Round FA Cup 16 - 17 February: Fifth Round EFL Cup Wembley 25 February: Final INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOOTBALL Champions League 13 - 14 & 20 - 21 February: Last 16, First Legs Europa League 13 & 15 and 21 - 22 February: Last 32, First Legs TENNIS Davis Cup World Group 02 - 04 February: Spain v Great Britain Federation Cup 10 - 11 February: First Round RUGBY UNION Men’s Six Nations 03 February: Wales v Scotland, France v Ireland 04 February: Italy v England 10 February: Ireland v Italy, England v Wales 11 February: Scotland v France 23 February: France v Italy 24 February: Ireland v Wales, Scotland v England Women’s Six Nations 02 February: Wales v Scotland 03 February: France v Ireland 04 February: Italy v England 10 February: England v Wales, Scotland v France 11 February: Ireland v Italy 23 February: Scotland v England 24 February: France v Italy 25 February: Ireland v Wales RUGBY LEAGUE Super League 01 February: Season Starts World Club Challenge 16 February: Melbourne Storm v Leeds (Australia) World Club Series 17 February: South Sydney v Wigan, St George Illawarra v Hull AMERICAN FOOTBALL Super Bowl L11 - New England Patriots v Philadelphia Eagles 04 February: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 36

THE LATEST SPORTS AND EVENTS NEWS

ATHLETICS British Indoor Championships 17 - 18 February: Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix 25 February: Glasgow WINTER SPORTS Winter Olympic Games 09 - 25 February: Pyeongchang, South Korea MOTOR RACING Formula E Santiago E-prix 03 February: Race 4 TABLE TENNIS Team World Cup 22 - 25 February: London BOXING World Boxing Super Series Semi Final 17 February: George Groves v Chris Eubank Jr., Manchester Arena 24 February: Callum Smith v Jürgen Brähmer, Nuremberg, Germany CYCLING Track World Championships 28 February - 04 March: Netherlands CRICKET T20I Tri-Series 07 February: Australia v England, Hobart 11 February: Australia v England, Melbourne 14 February: New Zealand v England, Wellington 18 February: New Zealand v England, Hamilton 21 February: Final, Auckland One Day International 25 February: New Zealand v England, 1st, Hamilton Day/Night 28 February: New Zealand v England, 2nd, Mount Maunganui Day/Night LOCAL CRICKET Eastern Cyprus Cricket Club For details and future fixtures please see Eastern Cyprus Cricket Club Facebook Page

If you would like to see a particular local sport featured, please contact me on the e-mail address barrettdg@yahoo.co.uk.

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New Cars in 2018 Alfa Romeo Executive Saloon Following the launch of the well-received Alfa Romeo Giulia, a larger saloon car will arrive to take on the BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF and Mercedes E-Class. It'll be based on a stretched version of the Giulia’s underpinnings and is expected to include a plug-in hybrid version and Alfa Romeo’s first-ever six-cylinder diesel. It’s also likely the bombastic 503bhp V6 from the Giulia Quadrifoglio could be fitted to give Alfa Romeo a rival to the BMW M5.

Alfa Romeo Large SUV Alfa Romeo has only just launched the Stelvio SUV, but a larger model is already expected in 2018. It’s most likely this would be based on the Maserati Levante, giving it access to 3.0-litre V6 engines and expanding Alfa’s previously non-existent SUV line-up. Alfa Romeo’s boss has already said he recognised ‘where consumer preference is going’ and the greater profitability SUVs provide.

Audi A1 The second generation Audi A1 is in line for a 2018 launch, with subtly tweaked styling, an improved interior and a wider range of technology expected. It’ll be new under the metal and will have a longer wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear wheels), so there’ll be more space in the rear seats and boot. The engine range will include a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and 1.5-litre petrol and diesel.

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RECIPES - FOOD - DRINKS - INGREDIENTS - TIPS

Red Velvet Cake Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a red velvet cake, right? A simple recipe to make your Valentine’s Day extra special!

INGREDIENTS (Serves 12) Cake: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bottle (1 oz) red food colour 2 eggs Frosting: ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups milk 1 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ cups butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla METHOD Heat oven to 180°C. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (8 or 9-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In a large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally and after pour into pans. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In medium saucepan, mix ½ cup flour and 1 ½ cups milk with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly. Then remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, beat 1 ½ cups of sugar and the butter with an electric mixer on a medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour mixture in tablespoonfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in the vanilla. Fill and frost the cake, using 1 cup of frosting between the layers. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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The Littlest Room Yes, we all know which room I’m referring to! The cloakroom, the downstairs loo, the bog, the ‘bathroom’ (if you’re American), or Yer Tiz if you’re Cornish (only joking).

Some cloakrooms in Cyprus houses are ‘littler’ than others.

Nosing around a new build a while back, we found one where a gentleman would have had difficulty using it standing up! However, even in larger houses it can still be the littlest room, under the stairs, usually deep and rather narrow and usually the last room to be given any design thought. However, considering it’s a room which is used a lot and most importantly used by guests, is it time to give it an once-over?

For practical plumbing purposes, the WC is usually at the back, and worst scenario, there’s a tiny basin at the side with the main room light over it, and a door you have to get round before you can close it. Now, assuming you’re going for a full revamp, both tiles and lighting will play a huge part in the new look. Whether you decide on a dark and dramatic look, or a white and bright setting, installing downlighters in a false ceiling will immediately change the ambience of the room for the better.

A 2-piece WC in a narrow room is very difficult to clean, so next up is to replace it with a wall or floor mounted WC with a concealed cistern in a false wall. The wall can be full height, or just the height allowed by the cistern, perhaps with shelving or a cabinet over. This scenario also allows you to carry out a partial revamp as there’s no need to disturb the existing tiling. You can tile the new wall with complementary tiles or shimmer mosaics! Or simply paint it. As it’s the first thing you see when you open the door, you can be adventurous if you want!

Admittedly cloakroom basins do have to be small, but if it’s too close to the door, now would be the time to move it a few centimetres, if possible. On the other hand, I’ve seen tiny basins in cloakrooms that are as big as some people’s bathrooms and are only there because someone ordered a ‘cloakroom’ basin! However, if available space only allows you to have a small basin, buy one with curved edges; so much better than square in small spaces. Alternatively, your small pedestal basin can be brought right up to date by wall-hanging the basin, replacing the plastic trap with a chrome bottle trap and adding a stylish new tap.

Et voila! Depending on your tastes and preferences, you now have a knock-your-eyes-out super loo to impress your guests or a laid-back quiet place for meditation, rumination, reading or whatever.

Kindly Written by Corinne Twining - Interior Designer.

For more information on this or to find out more about the interior design services Corinne offers, including a no-obligation consultation, call her on 99326883 or Email: design@cypruslivingspaces.com.

Website: www.houzz.co.uk - Cyprus Living Spaces; also on Facebook and www.pinterest.com 42

Valentine’s Day

Children’s Compost Corner - How Bees See Flowers

February the 14th is known all over the world to be Valentine’s Day and in the UK, it is traditional to give 12 red roses as a token of love but if you dig a little deeper some of its origins are of a particular different nature, yet somehow the day has been morphed into a celebration of love. In Spain, they have two days dedicated to love, in France, considered to be the most romantic place on the Earth, years ago custom called for all single people of the neighbourhood to have a lottery of love; they would call out the name of a hopeful partner, if the calls were not answered, the rejected would gather around huge bonfires and burn the images of their wannabe Valentine. These bonfires were known as ‘turn for the worst’. In Wales, they would send love spoons and this tradition dates back to the 17th century. In Denmark, they exchange pressed snow drops, in China they exchange carved melons. In the Philippine’s one tradition has swept the country leading to couples sharing their wedding days and the Italians celebrate by having a romantic meal.

Like humans, bees can see different colours, which has been recognised for hundreds of years but unlike humans, bees can see ultraviolet light. Patterns that appear on flowers can only be seen with ultraviolet light. These patterns are sometimes known as honey guides or nectar guides. It was thought that it was the bright colours of the flowers that attracted the bees but seen under ultraviolet light the flowers look very different showing the bees where to find the nectar and in return pollinate the next generation of flowers. The bees can also detect a flower’s electric field.

Buzzing helps shake the pollen loose which then becomes stuck to the bee’s body and is then transported to the next flower by the bee in search of more nectar. The bees help the flowers and the flowers help the bees, the flowers get pollinated and the bees get a lovely drink of syrupy nectar.

Thanks to Ginny Malloy of the Potting Shed for supplying us with this information. In addition to supplying plants, succulents & cacti, they also deliver fresh bouquets of flowers around the Famagusta region. Tel: 96532138.

Visit: www.agapanthusflowershop.com.

If you have any gardening related questions, please e-mail your requests to: info@daximagazine.com.

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SALES - RENTALS - DEEDS - MORTGAGES - LEGALITY - ADVICE

Cyprus Property Sales 2017 At the time of writing, the final statistics for 2017 had just been published and these confirmed that 2017 was a fantastic year for the property market in Cyprus. Sales increased countywide by a tremendous 24% year on year. It was the best year for sales since the end of the boom in 2008. There were a total of 8,734 transactions during 2017, up from 7,063 in 2016.

December was a particularly impressive month with a total of 1,537 contracts for the sale of property versus 1,134 twelve months ago, an increase of 36%. This is partly explained by the imposition, from January 1st, of V.A.T. on land sales – this, of course, created an urgency to complete on land sales before the deadline, to save money.

Regional Sales The Famagusta region fared very well this year with total sales increasing to 628 (with 169 cases, or 27%, completing in December!) recording an increase of 44% over 2016.

Sales to foreign buyers increased by 3% from 25% to 28% of the total.

Larnaca suffered a slight drop year on year, the only region of the Island to do so. In total there were 20 less sales than during 2016 although November and December both recorded overall increases. Sales to foreign purchasers increased from 24% of the total to 28%.

2018 has started very well, so let us work together for further growth this year!

Thanks to Island Homes for contributing this article.

To find out more about island Homes call: (+357) 23 811870.

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Communal Property Advice This Issue: Announcing the Launch of ‘The Ultimate Committee Handbook’ If you are a subscriber to my free information portal CyprusCommunalGuide.com or have attended one of my seminars, you will probably know I have been working for the last two years putting the experience and knowledge I have built during my entire professional career, into a single one-stop resource for building management committees and apartment owners in Cyprus. Well it has been a long journey but I am very pleased to finally announce the launch of ‘The Ultimate Committee Handbook’.

This is the ultimate guide to steer you through the minefield of complex regulations and requirements of owning and managing communal property in Cyprus. Maybe you are a battle-hardened committee member looking to check your apartment building is operating within the regulations, increase your committee’s efficiency and overcome a few specific problems, or you are a communal newbie looking to setup a committee from scratch, this is the Essential resource for you.

In this 250-page handbook I unravel the complex regulations into easy to follow, step by step instructions. I will show you how to increase efficiency, decrease your workload, improve the community spirit of your building and get recognition for the hard work you do to keep things running. I separate fact from fiction and show you how to minimise your stress and workload in running your apartment building or communal resort.

This book is there for you whether you are a communal apprentice and need to read this book from cover to cover, or you’re already a committee wizard and just want the reassuring safety net of resource to grab in a time of crisis. I cover all aspects of managing your building from A-Z including: - The role and responsibilities of the Management Committee - How to organise your Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) - How to elect the Committee - How to calculate quorum & voting rights - How to balance your budget and keep you in the black - How to allocate your communal charges to unit owners - How to deal with problem residents/guests - And much, much more.

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You can get your copy by visiting www.UltimateCommitteeHandbook.com and as a Daxi reader if you purchase your copy from February 7th – March 1st 2018 you will get a 20% Discount from the retail price using the code: DAXI. As an added bonus, if you are already a member of the committee or are setting one up, you are entitled to request reimbursement for the cost of purchases like these from your communal fund.

Visit my free information portal for advice and information on all aspects of Apartment and Communal property ownership www.CyprusCommunalGuide.com or email advice@CyprusCommunalGuide.com.

Author: Russell Flick is an award winning communal property specialist, public speaker and author of the ‘Ultimate Committee Handbook’, www.CyprusCommunalGuide.com / www.RussellFlick.com This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. ©2017 Russell Flick. All Rights Reserved.

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LAW - FINANCES - YOUR RIGHTS - INVESTMENTS - ADVICE - GUIDANCE

Wills and Succession Law in Cyprus - Part 1 Which statutes regulate Wills and Succession in Cyprus?

Three different statutes govern the law in regards to Wills and Succession in Cyprus.

1. The Wills and Succession Law (Cap 195) which governs the law in relation to wills and succession in Cyprus.

2. The Administration of Estates Law (Cap 189) which governs the procedure which is to be followed in executing a will and the administration of the estate of deceased persons.

3. The Probates (Re-sealing law) Law (Cap 192) which applies to individuals who have passed away in the United Kingdom or in another Commonwealth country and who had property in Cyprus at the time of their death. In particular, this statute provides the procedure that must be followed in order to re-seal in the Cyprus Courts the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration from another Commonwealth country.

What is a Will?

A will is a formal written legal statement setting out the way in which a person’s property is to be distributed following his/her death. The testator must be of sound mind and be over 18 years old in order to have the legal capacity to make a will. The testator’s mental health should not be affected by advanced age or other reasons. Moreover, it is important for the testator to understand the full meaning of the legal document he/she signs and its effects, that is to understand the rights derived from the document. Moreover, an individual who wishes to draw up a will must be aware of the fact that there are certain formalities which must be complied with regard to witnesses, signatures etc. in order for the will to be valid.

How is a Will revoked?

1. There are several ways to revoke a will: 2. By drafting a subsequent will in which there is a statement that the new will revokes the previous will.

3. By drafting a subsequent will which revokes only part of the previous will that is not agreeable (compatible) with the previous will.

4. The testator willingly tears, burns or destroys the will or the will is destroyed by another individual who follows instructions of the testator.

5. In case the testator gets married or he/she has children after the execution of the will, the aforementioned is considered to be revoked, unless there is a provision in the content of the will in which it could be implied that the testator drew up his/her will considering the possibility of a marriage or a child.

6. In case the testator had started procedures of getting a divorce, the will is considered to be revoked unless he/she re-executed or reviewed the will.

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Will limitations – Disposable and statutory portion There are restrictions on the testator in sharing his/her estate. According to Cyprus law, the testator cannot distribute the whole estate entirely in accordance with his/her wish as a certain portion of the deceased’s property must be reserved for close relatives who are alive at the time of the testator’s death and that portion cannot be disposed of by the testator’s will. This portion which Section 41 of the Wills and Succession Law, Cap 195 sets aside is called the “statutory portion” and it seems that it is provided by the Cyprus law for the protection of the family.

Inversely, the remaining amount after the subtraction of the statutory portion is called the “disposal portion” and can be disposed of as the testator wishes. Thus, the disposable portion can be determined according to the surviving relatives at the time of his/her death.

It is worth mentioning that prior to July 2015 there was an exemption for British citizens or citizens of most of the Commonwealth countries with regard to the compulsory portion, as they were entitled to distribute all their estate by will.

However, the forced statutory portion now applies to any individual who dies while domiciled in Cyprus or he/she had immovable property in Cyprus.

It could be said that the law protects the close relatives; nevertheless it could be argued that it may lead to undesirable outcomes in cases where the deceased did not have good relationships with the surviving relatives. However, there are other ways that an individual can distribute his property according to his/her wishes, for instance through trusts or gifts during his/her lifetime.

Kindly provided by Andreas Danos Law Firm

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Being a Parent - Part 2 Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first.

Worries 1st baby: At the first sign of distress, a whimper or a frown, you pick up the baby.

2nd baby: You pick the baby up when her screams threaten to wake your firstborn.

3rd baby: You teach your 3-year-old how to rewind the mechanical swing.

Nappies 1st baby: You change your baby's nappies every hour, whether they need it or not.

2nd baby: You change their nappy every 2 to 3 hours, if needed.

3rd baby: You try to change their nappy before others start to complain about the smell or you see it sagging to their knees.

Swallowing Coins 1st child: When your first child swallows a coin, you rush the child to the hospital and demand x-rays.

2nd child: When your 2nd child swallows a coin, you carefully watch for the coin to pass.

3rd child: When your 3rd child swallows a coin you deduct it from his allowance!

Baby's Name 1st baby: You pore over baby-name books and practice pronouncing and writing combinations of all your favourites.

2nd baby: Someone has to name their kid after your great-aunt Mavis, right? It might as well be you.

3rd baby: You open a name book, close your eyes and see where your finger falls. Mavis? Perfect!

Feeding 1st baby: Dropped food goes in the bin.

2nd baby: You implement the 5 second rule.

3rd baby: If it's non-dairy and not stuck to the floor it's fair game.

Baby Cot 1st baby: The cot is outfitted with perfectly coordinated sheets and accessories to match the rest of the nursery.

2nd baby: The stained sheets and comforter have been replaced with second hand ones from friends who did not have babies with reflux.

3rd baby: Baby cot? Too much work to get up throughout the night. Baby sleeps in bed with you until old enough to move into the bottom bunk of sibling's bunk bed!

Baby Activities 1st baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics, Baby Swing and Baby Story Hour.

2nd baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics.

3rd baby: You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaner.

Ask Gina

Pet of the Month

Dear Gina, I have recently moved from England to Cyprus and I am permanently staying in a house in Avgorou village. I brought my 8-year-old cross shepherd dog Bella with me from the UK. My problem is that she is not settling very well. She won’t stay outside in the garden at all, she is anxious when I take her out for walks and she cries when she hears sounds.

Basically, it’s like she’s a different dog. What has happened to her since we’ve moved Gina? Is there something I can do for her?

Brian C.

This month we are featuring Dottie, a small terrier cross with a soft short haired coat which is a light tan colour with white markings. Dottie was found abandoned and came to the Argos sanctuary in September 2017. Very quickly it became clear that Dottie was expecting a littler of pups and thankfully she safely delivered 7 puppies in December 2017. Dottie has been an exceptional mother to the puppies and we believe she now deserves a chance to have her own forever home with some peace after nurturing and bringing up seven puppies.

Dear Brian, Welcome to Cyprus. Moving to a different country is always stressful for any dog. Different sounds, different smells and different surroundings. Especially if you’ve moved to an open country like Cyprus and it’s twice as frightening in an area like Avgorou village, where loud sounds are heard clearly, due to the fact that there is no traffic and there are many fields for hunting available. These new noises might not sound so loud to you but dogs hear a frequency range of 40 to 60,000 Hz, while a human range is between 20 and 20,000 Hz. It is because of this that dogs have a difficult time with very loud noises, especially noises that are new to them.

Most dogs get used to it but in cases that this does not happen, there is a treatment with tablets. Don’t worry she won’t be on them forever only for a couple of months. They have the effect of calming a dog’s mind and body, while your pet goes about her usual routine. These capsules have been known to calm a dog that was frightened of gun shots and after 2 months the dog went hunting with their owner.

They are prescribed for fear of loud noises, anxiety caused by changes in environment such as a new home, car or airplane travel and staying at kennels, barking and also for separation anxiety. These capsules as well as other ingredients contain a unique blend of amino acids and B Vitamins, that aid relaxation while your dog carries on with her daily routine without any side effects. They can be purchased at your local veterinary clinic. Don’t worry all will be well and Bella will be back to normal soon.

Regards, Gina Gina is the Veterinary Nurse at Saint Modesto’s Animal Hotel & Veterinary Clinic in Deryneia. Tel: 23824321.

Ask Gina Write in with your pet related questions to Gina our resident Veterinary Nurse.

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Dottie by name and Dottie by nature, is great with people and other dogs but cats are not her favourite. Dottie is a sociable and very happy one year old dog, with a delicate build and is not too big. As Dottie is a bouncy dog we would recommend an active home for this little girl. She just needs someone to open their heart and home to her.

Dottie can be seen at Argos Animal Sanctuary, Ormideia, which is open 7 days a week from 11:00am until 3:30pm. Or you can telephone Julia on 99599240 for any additional information about Dottie or if you want to adopt a dog or cat.

More dogs and cats looking for homes are shown on the Argos webpage www.argossanctuary.com and our Facebook page Argos Animal Sanctuary.

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Open 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 6pm Weekdays, Wednesdays pm Closed.

TEL: 99297750

PROPERTY FOR RENT Looking for a minimum 3 bed property, fully furnished.

Storage such as garage with a door etc., in the areas of Paralimni, Pernera, Protaras, Ayia Triada, Deryneia.

Professional couple with 3 young children.

TEL: Rachel 96201598 or EMAIL: rachal1084@aol.com

CHIROPODIST - FULLY QUALIFIED - THROUGHOUT EASTERN CYPRUS Mandy Psaras MSSCh. MBChA. - Treatment of Corns, Callus, Fungal Infections, Ingrown Nail, Orthotics, Verrucae.

Diabetic Footcare, Footcare Products & Free Advice.

TEL: 99401903 or EMAIL: chiropodycyprus@gmail.com PODIATRIST/CHIROPODIST - PARALIMNI Vasou Podiatry - Newly refurbished ground floor premises.

Services include: Corns, Nails, Orthotics/Insoles, Verrucae, Diabetic Foot and many more. Home visits available.

131 Griva Digeni, Paralimni (near LIDL) For more information: Podiatrist, Kleanthis Vasou TEL: 23823000/99955900 or EMAIL: vasou_podiatry@cytanet.com.cy www.vasoupodiatry.com LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (reg. no. 380) Stephanie Kyriacou, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Hons - London) Services include: Psychotherapy - Cognitive Behavioural therapy - Psychological Support - Couples Therapy Parent Consultations - Life coaching - Grief Counselling & Support - & more TEL: 96425102 or EMAIL: Kyriacou.stephanie@gmail.com

FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT 5 Andrea Charalampidi Street, Dasoupoli area by the Police Head Quarter in Nicosia. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Toilets, Living Dining Room, Laundry Room, Kitchen, Garage. Full Size Plot. Equipped and Furnished. €1100 per month.

TEL: ANDREAS 99304539

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PROPOSED NEW BOWLING GREEN FOR EASTERN CYPRUS A meeting is being held in Xylofagou Village, on Friday 16th February 2018 at 11am for anyone interested in this project.

For further information and discussion contact: Loukas 99250716, Roy 99911627, Kevin 99111519, Rob 99968752 Meet Up Club – Paralimni Area If you’re on your own, do you want to meet some likeminded people for pleasant and social gatherings, at various restaurants and outings. Any age or nationality welcome.

Phone or Text: 99225498

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